Chicken Milanese
This Italian Chicken Milanese recipe is easy to make at home, you only need 30 minutes. Breaded chicken breasts are pan-fried until crispy and served with a simple arugula salad.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
- Salt & Black Pepper
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- Arugula For serving
- Lemon Wedges For serving
Equipment
- Stovetop
- 3 Medium Mixing Bowl
- Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken breast halves horizontally, butterflying them open. Cut each breast in half, to create 4 equal size pieces. Optional: Cover the chicken with plastic wrap. Use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken out until it is about ¼-inch thick. Remove the plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium shallow bowl or baking dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl or baking dish, whisk the eggs and set aside.
- In a third medium shallow bowl or baking dish, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating both sides, shaking off excess. Next, dip the chicken into the eggs, letting any excess drain off. Add the chicken to the panko mixture and press until both sides are well coated. Repeat until all pieces are all breaded.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Carefully place 1 or 2 pieces of chicken into the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, on each side, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a plates and serve with arugula salad and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Milanese
Amount per Serving
Calories
655
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23
g
Cholesterol
208
mg
69
%
Sodium
678
mg
29
%
Potassium
566
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
443
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
301
mg
30
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Baby Arugula, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breasts, Eggs, Lemon, Lemon Zest, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley